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Black Rock Reef

Black Rock Reef is a Grand Cayman staple for a reason. We love how the reef forms distinct fingers, separated by sandy channels that just beg to be explored. Drop down and you're immediately greeted by the sheer scale of the hardpan, covered in grooved brain corals and those impressive Lamarck's sheet corals. It's a busy place; we’ve often found schools of yellowtail snapper swirling around the bigger coral heads. Keep an eye out for sneaky characters like the sharpnose pufferfish tucking themselves into crevices, or a well-camouflaged Pacific spotted scorpionfish. Our favourite part has to be the overhangs, perfect for spotting lobsters and crabs. For photographers, the way the light filters through those sandy channels can be really striking in the morning. It’s a site that suits everyone, from newer divers to those of us who just appreciate a classic, consistently rewarding Caribbean dive.